Gorham Grape scissors from the Samuel M. Haslett family, 19th century

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Gorham Grape scissors from the Samuel M. Haslett family, 19th century

Entry/Object ID

1985.112.2

Description

Acc. No. 85.112.2 Subject Category: Household, decorative Date or Period: Last half of the 19th century Object: Scissors, grape Description: Heavy silver plated scissors with decorative handles in vintage motif (grapes & leaves) in relief. Signed on blade "Gorham," & hallmarked (anchor). Size: L-6 3/4 inches. History of Object: Silver plated grape scissors which originally belonged to the Samuel M. Haslett family, old-time residents of Alameda. Acquired from: Doris H. Goodman Date: 12-28-85